Transfer Resources

Don't forget to start preparing early, as soon as you enroll at HFC. Meet with your advisor to begin planning for the transfer process. They can assist you with choosing a program and determining which credits will transfer the the university you want.

Choose a program and university you’d like to transfer to. If you're not sure where you would like to transfer, we recommend:

• Make a list of multiple college possibilities.
• Visit different schools' websites, watch their videos, take notes, and identify why you might like to attend those schools.
• Compare the programs, locations, costs, environment, student life, and any other factors that matter to you.

Choosing classes with your advisor

After you have identified potential places you'd like to transfer, you can get help choosing specific HFC classes for upcoming semesters with help from your academic advisor.

Still not sure where you want to apply?

Your advisor can help you compare your planned HFC classes to different college or university pathways. Make an appointment with your advisor every semester to make sure you are on track, and to make any necessary adjustments.

Set up an advising appointment

Applying and sending transcripts

Once you have chosen the school you’d like to transfer to and you are less than one year away from completing your HFC degree, begin the transfer application process.

Request your transcripts here

Choose a career path with your counselor

• If you are not sure about your goals, or if you want more specific guidance about careers and how to achieve your goals, meet with an HFC counselor. They will help you explore and define your career goals to set you up for success.

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Guaranteed admission. Two college degrees in 4-6 years. Abundant resources at the lowest possible cost.

This is Learn4ward, a partnership between Henry Ford College and top universities in our region.

Learn4ward takes the guesswork out of the university transfer process. HFC students no longer have to "ask permission" to transfer to your university of choice. If you meet the criteria while you are enrolled at HFC, you are in. Guaranteed.

Learn4ward allows you to begin your academic and career pathway at HFC and seamlessly transfer to your university of choice while earning both an associate degree and bachelor’s degree within 4-6 years. You will have access to top-quality, personalized advising, as well as resources and benefits on both the HFC and university campuses.

Complete information about Learn4ward is here

• Transfer Guides
  Transfer guides from other institutions will provide a list of HFC courses you can take to meet their specific program requirements. When an HFC course is "equal to" a course at another university, this is called a "course equivalency." Use your target university's transfer guide to view your course equivalencies. Your HFC advisor can help.

• Articulation Agreements
  Articulation agreements are specific pathways that allow you to complete an associate degree program at HFC and transfer to a specific program at the university of your choice, while making sure your HFC classes will meet the requirements of your chosen university major. If you follow the defined pathway, your HFC courses will all count at your transfer university, and you will not have to re-take any classes.

College students in Michigan have access to many state-specific educational resources. These include guaranteed transfer credits, pre-determined pathways, and more.

• MiTransfer, the Michigan Transfer Network
  Provides many resources to help you plan and undertake a transfer to another college or university.

  The Michigan Transfer Network has a centralized, web-based system that allows you to search course equivalencies among all Michigan colleges and universities.

• Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
  The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) allows you to complete specific general education courses at Henry Ford College that will count toward your major at all participating Michigan universities. You may choose to complete the MTA as part of an associate degree or by itself at HFC.

  To fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements at HFC: you must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits from General Education Categories that are eligible for MTA; maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher in each course; and complete a minimum of one HFC credit (credit from other institutions may be used to satisfy requirements where applicable).

• MiTransfer Pathways
  HFC and Michigan colleges and universities have collaborated to develop MiTransfer Pathways, which build on the MTA. MiTransfer Pathways were developed to accept courses more universally from colleges to universities. This helps to make the transfer process smoother. Learn more about the available pathways, or talk to your advisor.

• Transfer Bridges Program
  Write your own ticket to any career path with the Transfer Bridges program, connecting you from HFC to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

• Reverse Transfer Agreements
  If you choose to transfer away from HFC before you complete your associate degree, HFC has reverse transfer agreements with many Michigan universities. These agreements allow you to transfer university credits back to HFC and retroactively earn your associate degree from HFC. This gives you another important credential on your résumé, and you do not have to take additional courses to earn the degree.

• Learn4ward Guaranteed Transfer program See the above information about this program, or select the link for complete details.

We are here to help! If you need assistance with a transfer question that you don't see on this website, contact an Advisor for help.

If you are having trouble reaching someone, contact Academic Advising for assistance. Please understand you should not expect to receive a response during non-business hours. We appreciate your patience.

You also have the option of using our 24/7 chat system.

• Military Credit and Veterans Services
  HFC Veterans Services offers help navigating the college process including how to receive professional military education transfer credit through Joint Services Transcripts (JST), Air University, and METC.

• International Student Services
  HFC International Student Services works with international students of different immigration statuses to help with enrollment. If you want to transfer credits from international high schools and colleges to HFC, follow the transcript instructions for international students.

• AP Credit (Find more information under "Types of Dual Enrollment at HFC")
  Advanced Placement (AP) is available to you if you are a high school student. It allows you to receive college credit by taking college-level classes during high school.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit
  CLEP helps you earn college credit through a variety of credit-granting exams at a low cost.

• Prior College-Level Learning Credit
  If you are a degree-seeking or certificate-seeking student, you may be eligible to receive college credit for prior learning in specific HFC courses. This is evaluated on an individual basis, considering many factors, and will require verification of college-level capabilities.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
  The International Baccalaureate Organization is committed to help you obtain advanced standings at HFC. There are a number of International Baccalaureate courses accepted at HFC. Credit through IB will continue to grow as more IB transcripts are submitted and courses are evaluated.

• Apply for Articulated Credit (Find more information under "Types of Dual Enrollment at HFC - Secondary Partnerships")
  If you completed a CTE program in the last three years (or another specified program from an HFC secondary partner) in high school, you may be eligible to apply for certain free college credit(s). Once you apply for articulated credit and receive approval, these credits will appear on your HFC transcript as transfer credits.